Born of the sea, Guided by the stars, Blessed by the earth

Raka Rose 2007

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Josef Dreyer
Main Variety - Sangiovese
Alcohol - 14.0 %vol
pH - 3.23
RS - 2.2 g/l
Total Acid - 6.0 g/l
Appellation - Coastal

Characteristics

Type - Rose
Style - Dry
Body - Light
Taste - Fragrant


Tasting Notes

Bright clear pink. This slightly wooded Rose has a complex nose of rose petals, ripe berry fruit and just the slightest hint of mixed spice. More cherries and berries on the palate filling the mouth and easing in to a long elegant aftertaste.

Blend Information

93% Extracted juice 2007, 7% Quinary 2005

Food Suggestions

Served well chilled, this wine is well suited to any seafood, pasta and cold meats. Also delightful on its own!

In The Vineyard

Vines: Klein River Ward, Western Cape, South Africa

About The Harvest

All red grapes were hand picked and sorted before being crushed directly in to the tanks were skin contact is allowed for 4 hours.


Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Raka Rose 2007 Josef Dreyer Sangiovese
Raka Rose 2005 Tanya Rousseau Sangiovese
ARA - Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol use Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.